From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-02-23 06:47:37 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] multiple myeloma
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F8B358479C86B6D33F0752DC630@phx.gbl>
I too want more info as to their diagnosis. Was it based on elevation in
proteins, was an electrophoresis done, were x rays done. A single blood
test alone would not diagnose this disease.
Dr. Sue
>From: amajyn@mail.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] multiple myeloma
>Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:46:36 +0000 (GMT)
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>My friend's ferret has been having seizures, she took him to the vet and
>had bloodwork done, and he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She told me
>he will be on prednisone, and if it helps, he has about 6 months to live,
>and if it doesn't help, he will have to be put to sleep, probably within
>the week. I have never heard of multiple myeloma, and I'm having trouble
>finding any information on ferrets that have had it. She said it is a very
>rare cancer, and that it is genetic. Is there anything else that can be
>done for the ferret, or is this it? He is only one year old. Any
>information on this is appreciated. Thanks.
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